GRE Word List

POTENTIAL

existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality

The meaning of the word potential is existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality.

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WordMeaning
expertisethe skill of an expert
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
remediablecapable of being remedied
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
interrogateto question formally and systematically
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly